How long do planning decisions take near Welbury?

The average planning decision time near Welbury is 80 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Welbury?

The planning approval rate near Welbury is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Welbury?

The most common type of planning application near Welbury is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Welbury?

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Welbury, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Welbury, North Yorkshire.

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About Welbury

Welbury is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 1 mile south of Appleton Wiske and 8 miles north of Northallerton. As of 2023, it falls under the administration of the unitary North Yorkshire Council, having previously been part of the Hambleton district since 1974. This picturesque setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.

Population: 263 (2021) · Area: 969.1 km²

District: Hambleton

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Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
LSOA: Hambleton 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Welbury.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welbury.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Welbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Welbury.

- Lyndale Welbury Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2SG
Application to provide 'clean' access to the barn as opposed to tracking over the grassed area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2026-01-09
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- Mayvern Welbury Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2SG
Application to Determine if Prior Approval is Required for Conversion of Agricultural Buildings to Form 1 dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-06-04
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A brief summary of Welbury in North Yorkshire

Welbury covers an area of approximately 969.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Welbury a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Welbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Welbury

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Welbury. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Welbury.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Welbury were outline applications (4).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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